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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.41, 2,302.21 and 922.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.41, 2,302.21 and 922.39 is: 1,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.41 : 2,302.21 = 922.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.41/2,302.21 = 922.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.41x = 2,302.21 × 922.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.41x = 2,123,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,525.69/1,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.78

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